Looking for Groom Tuxedos? Three Questions to Ask Yourself
Aren’t you sick of all those bridal gown guides? We know all eyes aren’t on the groom, but a guy has still got to look good. When you try on that first groom tuxedo, ask yourself these three questions and save yourself from a terrible tux!
Is It a Trendy Tux?
You know those pictures of your parents, looking “fly” at their peach-and-brown wedding, circa 1970? You laugh and poke fun, but if you pick from trendy tux styles, you’ll suffer the same fate. Years from now, your kids will compile a hilarious and demeaning slide show of your wedding photos. Go with something classic and refined – the penguin suit is not extinct! And pay attention to your facial hair. Your wedding day is not the time to experiment with a sculpted handlebar mustache.
Does Your Groom’s Tux Fit Properly?
There’s nothing funny about floods. Get measured properly for your groom tuxedo! There should be one inch between the shirt cuff and the tuxedo jacket. It shouldn’t feel tight in the shoulders and the jacket should button without pulling. Bring your groomsmen with you to the fitting. Don’t ask them if your butt looks big – they’ll say “yes,” no matter what.
Does it Work with Your Body Type?
Even if you find the perfect style, it doesn’t mean the tux is right for your body type. Double-breasted tuxedos look better on men who are short and stout, while three-or-four button, single-button tuxedo jackets flatter lanky guys. If you’d like to conceal that ever-growing paunch– choose a high vest. A low-vest will look like a belly sling if you carry your weight in the front. A peaked lapel flatters short guys and men with thick necks look better with a mandarin collar.
Ask yourself these three questions and your groom tuxedo will fit right, flatter your body type, and you may even steal a few looks from the bride.
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